Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Alex Chai, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1316035819
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 51 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1245 Wilshire Blvd, 914
Los Angeles, CA 900174810
(213) 484-8474
fax (213) 484-9054
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1975 — 51 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G31981
- Medicaid
- CA #00G319810
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316035819. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,109
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$332,529
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 566 | 171 | $98 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 519 | 85 | $83 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 502 | 233 | $139 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 279 | 39 | $52 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 276 | 276 | $140 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 193 | 183 | $194 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 144 | 136 | $31 | |
20551 |
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | 105 | 60 | $63 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 90 | 17 | $118 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 78 | 75 | $16 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 262 peers in Los Angeles Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 160. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$785
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inari Medical, INC. | 1 | $214.13 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 6 | $166.04 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 6 | $154.82 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $82.28 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $71.80 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $42.54 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $28.38 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $25.25 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,934
Patients
697
Total drug cost
$78,203
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 379 | 95 | $6,065 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 373 | 83 | $5,736 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 278 | 63 | $5,345 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 250 | 52 | $4,144 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 223 | 59 | $3,060 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 204 | 47 | $3,899 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 155 | 38 | $990 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 152 | 35 | $3,549 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 152 | 45 | $3,074 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 140 | 27 | $1,859 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Alex Chai's medical specialty?
Dr. Alex Chai practices Internal Medicine Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Alex Chai practice?
Dr. Alex Chai practices at 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900174810. Office phone: 2134848474.
What is Dr. Alex Chai's NPI?
Dr. Alex Chai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316035819, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alex Chai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alex Chai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alex Chai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.